In China, they began to require all publishers of mobile games and applications to report to the local regulatory authority. This is reported by Reuters with reference to the decree of the Ministry of Industry and Informatization of China (MIIT).
It is unclear what specific information should be provided to the regulator.
The new requirement may also apply to publishers of free games with only advertising monetization. Apparently, now they, along with the rest, need to get a license to publish titles in China. If it is a foreign publisher, then he will have to open a Chinese division or find a local partner.
So far, there is an adaptation period in China, which will last until the end of March 2024. Starting next April, publishers who ignore the requirements will face punishment. Usually this is a fine and the removal of applications from the stores.